[Q] Missing USB Options, Phone doesn't recognize USB - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777

Hello,
I just upgraded from a Samsung Vibrant to a Samsung Galaxy s2. The phone is used but is stil in excellent working condition - so it seems.
I have been trying to transfer my old SMS, contacts, etc to the s2, and I have backed them up onto a xml file via the Super Backup app. However, it seems virtually impossible to get the xml file onto the s2 because the USB is not connecting the phone to my MacBook pro. When I plug it in, the phone charges, but nothing else happens. Nothing comes up on the drop down menu, and there are no USB options in the settings. There is no "Applications" menu, and no "USB Utilities" under Wireless & Network. The phone came with '4.1.2 jzo54k' if that helps at all. The phone does not show up as a device on my Macbook either. I have tried different ports, different cables, nothing. When I plug in my Vibrant which is running 2.2, the laptop recognizes it. Keis also doesn't recognize it.
Any advice on how to restore my USB functionality or how to transfer texts and contacts without it is greatly appreciated!!! Please let me know if I need to provide any additional info.

akujieze said:
Hello,
I just upgraded from a Samsung Vibrant to a Samsung Galaxy s2. The phone is used but is stil in excellent working condition - so it seems.
I have been trying to transfer my old SMS, contacts, etc to the s2, and I have backed them up onto a xml file via the Super Backup app. However, it seems virtually impossible to get the xml file onto the s2 because the USB is not connecting the phone to my MacBook pro. When I plug it in, the phone charges, but nothing else happens. Nothing comes up on the drop down menu, and there are no USB options in the settings. There is no "Applications" menu, and no "USB Utilities" under Wireless & Network. The phone came with '4.1.2 jzo54k' if that helps at all. The phone does not show up as a device on my Macbook either. I have tried different ports, different cables, nothing. When I plug in my Vibrant which is running 2.2, the laptop recognizes it. Keis also doesn't recognize it.
Any advice on how to restore my USB functionality or how to transfer texts and contacts without it is greatly appreciated!!! Please let me know if I need to provide any additional info.
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First off are you sure you have the i777?
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You probably want to return to stock. Since you are using a Mac you need to use heimdall. Here is a link to the post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746181
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Nick281051 said:
First off are you sure you have the i777?
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Yes. Model Number: SGH-I777

Red_81 said:
You probably want to return to stock. Since you are using a Mac you need to use heimdall. Here is a link to the post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746181
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Would I be able to do that without the USB? Because as it is, I can't transfer files or anything of the sort

I believe heimdall will take care of that. It does on a Windows system. I'm not sure about a Mac
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[Q] MTP-Initialization

Alright, here's the deal: my phone is saying it's connected to USB, but in reality, it's not. Is there a fix for this? It's not that much of a problem, because I can still connect to my computer, and all I have to do is hit the "Clear" button to make it go away, it's just a nuisance to have it up there.
Tell us about your phone. Rooted, what rom, what have you flashed/modified?
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gr8hairy1 said:
Tell us about your phone. Rooted, what rom, what have you flashed/modified?
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Samsung Galaxy S II (SGH-I777) w/ UnNamed
autonomous-inc said:
Alright, here's the deal: my phone is saying it's connected to USB, but in reality, it's not. Is there a fix for this? It's not that much of a problem, because I can still connect to my computer, and all I have to do is hit the "Clear" button to make it go away, it's just a nuisance to have it up there.
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what if you toggle the USB Debugging mode, will it disappear? I know that sometimes the complete opposite happens to me where 'usb connected' doesnt appear when i plug in the phone. I have to turn off USB Debugging and turn it back on...then it works just fine.
My ROM is UnNamed 1.3.1, and my kernel is Entropy's newest (11/23).
I toggled my USB Debugging, thinking the same thing Dynasty. No bueno. To be more specific, this all started after I accidentally clicked "Download" on my phone's shutdown menu, and then clicked "Cancel" then clicked "Shutdown."
When I did that, my phone entered download mode, and I had to pull the battery out to turn it off. It's been actin' sorta screwy from that point on.
Try a reflash of unnamed without wipe. Won't lose any data/apps and might get the system working right.
I know it's a lazy way of fixing things but if it does work it's a really quick fix.
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did this work? im getting the mtp thing as well
Nah. I never did. Most I can figure to be honest is the USB port is jacked, like many other SGS I177s. It never turns off, and I did pretty much everything from flashing a new kernel to a new ROM to wipe and flash to toggling many of the functions of the phone.
No bueno.
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it worked for me, i also installed siyahs newest kernal

[Q] Anyone having problems copying files to the Tab?

I'm not sure if this is a problem with all samsung devices, just my tab, or perhaps even my computer:
Whenever I try copy a large file, say a movie, the transfer stops half way through and I get a message saying "The device has stopped responding" So I break it into smaller pieces and transfer separately, which works. Then, after I disconnect the USB, I get a repeated toast "Media Scanner Running" every few seconds. Whenever I try open the Video Player, Music, Gallery or even Camera, they close right away. So I read somewhere online that this is Samsung's crappy media scanner. I cleared the data from the media app and then I see a message "media scanning completed" and now I'm able to access these apps, though they show no files.
I have finally resorted to streaming over wifi from my desktop to the tab. Is anyone else facing these issues?
I'm currently on the latest overcome ROM, but I've seen the same issues on AOKP, Task and even the stock 3.2 rom.
I just found this post and would like to say that I too am having this problem, it happened with the stock ROM and after ROOT with Task650 ROM... I was worried it was the hardware in the Tablet. I was wondering if you ever resolved this or found a way around, as I too can't transfer large files (my movies) to it, it just times out.
I will also have this problem, only with Android 3.2
with CM9 I had not more ', which are now in stock, it has returned to make, so it's the rom
I used to have this problem when I had my sleep timer set to 1 minute. I now set it on 5 minutes, and have yet to see the problem reoccur. I just loaded a 2.5 gigabyte folder to it this morning without a hitch. I am not sure that is the solution to your problem, I have done many things since then...any of which could have resolved the issue. I am a flashaholic, so it may have been resolved on one of my more recent wipes (I always restore to stock and completely factory reset my tablet prior to loading another rom).
Regardless, try changing your sleep setting to 5 or 10 minutes and see if this resolves your issue. Post back your results!
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mauwri37 said:
I will also have this problem, only with Android 3.2
with CM9 I had not more ', which are now in stock, it has returned to make, so it's the rom
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I doubt it's the Rom, as I have used them all. It's more likely a setting or a driver issue....I am leaning towards settings.
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Are you transferring using Explorer or Kies? Try using Kies and see if it has the same problems if you were using explorer.
I will try changing the sleep setting, that's a good idea I had not thought of this. I am transferring through explorer - I will try it tonight and post back my results.
xtacydima said:
I will try changing the sleep setting, that's a good idea I had not thought of this. I am transferring through explorer - I will try it tonight and post back my results.
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Looks like this didn't help me, the transfer failed. Also, I keep hearing the USB connect/disconnect sound all throughout while the tablet is plugged in, and yes I tried different USB ports. I even uninstalled Kies and tried. Same issue.
Sometimes toggling usb debugging on the tablet works for me. Seems like the tab drivers don't play nice with some usb controllers.
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xtacydima said:
Looks like this didn't help me, the transfer failed. Also, I keep hearing the USB connect/disconnect sound all throughout while the tablet is plugged in, and yes I tried different USB ports. I even uninstalled Kies and tried. Same issue.
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Hrrmmmm, interesting. It sounds like one of 2 things is happening:
1. Your connection between your tablet and your computer is intermittent, whether it be the cable or the pins on your tablet connection.
Or
2. For some software related reason your computer cannot keep your tablet mounted. You may try going into your devices tab on the task manager and remove all references to your tablet, then try plugging ur tablet back in.
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you can install a kernel that allows to disable mtp and mount ass mass storage, it solved the problem for me and is also way faster.
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Connected as an Installer

When you plug the phone into a computer it connects as an installer so you can install the driver and Verizon stuff. Where can I find those files to delete them? I'd like for my phone to automatically connect as MTP for file transfer without having to pull down the notification on the phone can change it.
+1 for this. Is really irritating
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I disabled all verizon apps minus the mobile hotspot and now it automatically connects the storage to my computer. I never saw anything about verizon when plugging it in, but I disabled it all first.
I've got everything disabled too and still does it so idk
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Try enabling developer options and then tick on usb debugging .
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I just noticed that at first a drive that says "verizon mobile" shows up in my computer, then it goes away on its own and the media drive comes up after. Takes maybe 15 seconds or so before the media drive appears. I'll look into disabling the verizon mobile part, but at least it doesn't pop up with anything on the desktop (for me at least) and goes automatically goes away for some reason.
It does go to mtp if you wait long enough. I guess I was never that patient. It would still be much better if it would just go straight to it.
Same problem on osx here, and thing is there's not even an installer for osx. All it has in there are dll and exe. Can find any solution to permanently disable it yet. Tried disable all vz stuff and didn't work for me here.
I just had this problem a half hour ago I wanted to transfer music it ended up being the off brand usb cable I was using s soon as I connected the oem one and check the mtp box it connected and I can transfer files
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I'd like the option for the phone to default to charge-only, so that damn windows popup doesn't come up anymore. I get the CD drive verizon mobile first. Then when I close that, it comes up with the SCH-I605, and I have to close that too.
My car deck can read music from thumb drives and would charge my last phone and play music from it at the same time. Deck doesn't get anything from note and note says connected as installer.
I'm rooted, usb debugging on, most Verizon bloat gone.
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Does anyone have an update to this?
I want to stop the annoying popups.
Thanks.
Run a custom kernel.
Problem solved
You could also turn off auto run in windows. It is a lot safer anyway (For those of us that plug in something where we don't know where it's been.)
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SFBPro said:
You could also turn off auto run in windows. It is a lot safer anyway (For those of us that plug in something where we don't know where it's been.)
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It doesn't address the issue. It just hides the iso popup. It will still go to connected as an installer for 15-20 seconds, before your storage is available.
adrynalyne said:
It doesn't address the issue. It just hides the iso popup. It will still go to connected as an installer for 15-20 seconds, before your storage is available.
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so i guess after 20 months of this thread being dead. no one came up with answer to this problem?????? cuz i'd like to just go straight to the mtp connection.
specially with the project i'm doing right now. where there's going to be a lot of plugging/unplugging
snowwy66 said:
so i guess after 20 months of this thread being dead. no one came up with answer to this problem?????? cuz i'd like to just go straight to the mtp connection.
specially with the project i'm doing right now. where there's going to be a lot of plugging/unplugging
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Flash aosp rom. Always in mtp mode.
I know this is old thread but if rooted you can rename system/etc/autorun.iso to system/etc/autorun.bak to keep the Verizon stuff from popping up when plugging in to computer. Still haven't found a way to skip installer mode though.
it's another one of verizons stupid things.
i have a sprint note 2 also, it goes straight to MTP. No sprint installer at all.

[Q] Phone crashing when plugged in to computer

UPDATE 3 I've run into my ultimate issues, when plugged in to install drivers, I get the error "device unplugged" but it's plugged in, charging. I have tried different ports on my PC, different cables, I don't know what to do at this point..
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UPDATE 2 I've gotten the device to finally recognize as an MTP device, but it only stays connected for a short time, it disconnects after a few seconds, I've tried swapping cables already, as well. Any advice?
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UPDATE Okay, I've solved the problem with the crashing, but now my phone shows as it isn't even connected at all. I've re-installed drivers, I am completely stumped atm.
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Basically, I've been having this problem ever since I've flashed to 4.2.1/4.2.2 where my phone will crash when it's plugged into a computer for file management.
When plugged in via USB I get the typical prompt that says "USB Connected" & "Turn on USB storage"
With common sense, I choose to turn on USB Storage and I basically get the loading ring, and after some time my phone just freezes up, and I have to reset it using the volume rocker down + power.
I've flashed a different rom, wiped cache/dalvik, factory restore, wipe system, fix permissions, & just constantly trying to get it to connect.
Is there anyway I can make the phone automatically mount when plugged in? Like on 4.1.2, all you had to do was plug it in and you can easily drag and drop files? I'm not very fond of this turning on USB storage option.
bump? Really need to get this problem solved..
This send to be an issue with 4.2.1 I have the same issue. Freezing completely when transferring files.
Easy solution for me is the airdroid app from the market. Easily transfers over wifi to and from the phone.
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Had same issue I fixed it by going to settings/storage then hitting the menu button and going to usb computer connection and selecting mtp there.
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Bubbajoe40356 said:
This send to be an issue with 4.2.1 I have the same issue. Freezing completely when transferring files.
Easy solution for me is the airdroid app from the market. Easily transfers over wifi to and from the phone.
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I'll probably check this out, thanks for the advice.
rquiett said:
Had same issue I fixed it by going to settings/storage then hitting the menu button and going to usb computer connection and selecting mtp there.
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I've tried that, but no luck on my end. Glad you're not having issues though.
lolTrout said:
I'll probably check this out, thanks for the advice.
I've tried that, but no luck on my end. Glad you're not having issues though.
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You could give flappjaxxx's cm10.1 kang a go then. Its what I have been using and has some nice added little touches by him. And I was able to use my phone with my computer
rquiett said:
You could give flappjaxxx's cm10.1 kang a go then. Its what I have been using and has some nice added little touches by him. And I was able to use my phone with my computer
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Bibby said the F word
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[Q] No Option to "Choose Connection Type" When Connecting USB Cable

trying to move some tunes onto my phone, it isn't giving me the "Choose Connection Type" dialog when I plug in a USB cable, and the computer isn't recognizing it as a drive -- it charges, and that's it. I'm sure I'm just missing a setting somewhere, but I sure can't find it anywhere. What am I missing?
Phone is stock, unrooted. Thanks in advance.
jrtoastyman said:
trying to move some tunes onto my phone, it isn't giving me the "Choose Connection Type" dialog when I plug in a USB cable, and the computer isn't recognizing it as a drive -- it charges, and that's it. I'm sure I'm just missing a setting somewhere, but I sure can't find it anywhere. What am I missing?
Phone is stock, unrooted. Thanks in advance.
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If you have more than one USB port, try it on a different one. The USB ports on one side of my laptop only charge for some reason, but the other side works fine. Also make sure that you have the most recent drivers installed.
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FinZ28 said:
If you have more than one USB port, try it on a different one. The USB ports on one side of my laptop only charge for some reason, but the other side works fine. Also make sure that you have the most recent drivers installed.
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Thanks for the reply, but I've tried several USB connections, not having any luck. Anyone else have any ideas?
jrtoastyman said:
Thanks for the reply, but I've tried several USB connections, not having any luck. Anyone else have any ideas?
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Are your drivers up to date? Did you try more than one USB cable? Also, did you try with a different computer?
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Change to a stock based ROM.
jrtoastyman said:
trying to move some tunes onto my phone, it isn't giving me the "Choose Connection Type" dialog when I plug in a USB cable, and the computer isn't recognizing it as a drive -- it charges, and that's it. I'm sure I'm just missing a setting somewhere, but I sure can't find it anywhere. What am I missing?
Phone is stock, unrooted. Thanks in advance.
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If you're on cn10.1-based ROM, you need to go into settings, storage, click menu and choose computer USB connection and select MTP.
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I'm not rooted, just using the regular, out of the box ROM, software version 3.16.651.3 71ORD.
Had this issue, wouldnt come up on computer and phone didnt show any USB options MTP or Storage device, rebooted computer and phone and that didnt help it. I ended up switching ROMs and that worked for me I was using stocked with goodies and switched to ViperROM 4G 3.16 and now it works....
Its common for the USB Ports on these phones to go bad.
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Update: turns out it was evidently a hardware issue. New phone on the way. Kind of a pain in the tail, but at least I know I wasn't just missing something silly.

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